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subrogation meaning and definition

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SUBROGATION noun

Definition of subrogation (noun)

  1. (law) the act of substituting of one creditor for another
  2. The assumption by a third party, such as a second creditor or an insurance company, of another's legal right to collect a debt or damages.
    • "Subrogation is a common term in insurance policies, allowing the insurer to take legal action against a third party responsible for a loss, in place of the insured."
    • "After paying for the damaged car, the insurance company used subrogation to recover the money from the driver at fault."
    • "Understanding the principle of subrogation is essential when negotiating an insurance settlement."
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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